GENERATE
TOOL FROM MATING TOOLS
This function is used to generate mating
tool mesh from an existing tool mesh. It combines the operations of
copying or offsetting elements, creating parts, and adding parts to the current
tool definition.

Figure 11.2.11 Mating Tool dialog
box
- Select OFFSET FROM MATING TOOL to display
the MATING TOOL dialog box (as shown in Figure 11.2.11).
- Toggle the INCLUDE IN CURRENT PART
checkbox on/off. If the option is toggled on, the new copied or
offset elements are included in the current part, which is included in the
current tool definition. If the option is toggled off, a new part is
automatically created and added to the current tool definition.
- The NORMAL OFFSET option is used to
offset the elements in normal direction. If toggled on, the user can key
in offset THICKNESS.
- The user can set the location of the new
tool along the stroke direction by inputting DISTANCE. The distance is
measured from the original tool mesh.
- To offset or copy
elements, hit APPLY button.
- Select OK to exit
the dialog box.